The Profit Express

The COVID economy has had a major impact on small businesses everywhere. Over the last year and a half, The Profit Express has featured a number of business owners who have had to get creative and take even more risks than usual to keep their doors open. Whether you own a business, you work for a small business, or you just worry about the challenges facing the businesses in your area, today’s epi...

Major League Baseball is in trouble! Ratings are down, the game isn’t as packed with action as it used to be, and kids aren’t as interested in playing. If this news is troubling for you, you’re not alone. My guest today has thought about these troubles, and has disrupted the game of baseball on a minor league level. He went from losing his home as a new owner to selling out games, with a little in...

The journey from prospective buyer to customer is important for every business owner to consider. However, many owners don’t focus on their onboarding processes, costing them billions in potential lost revenue. My guest this week is here to help you avoid losing customers. Download this week’s episode of The Profit Express to discover how changing up your onboarding process can deliver big results...

Here on The Profit Express, we often talk about how to win the battle for business. But what about the battle for a longer and healthier life? My guest today wants to change the way we think about aging. He is here today to discuss his big plan to develop healthier longevity for 1 billion people. My guest today is Sergey Young. He is a venture capitalist and the founder of the Longevity Vision Fun...

We all face battles every single day at work. But we also face personal battles in life that challenge us to push with everything that we have. My guest this week is here to talk about how taking on these battles can give us the strength we need to tackle challenges in other areas of our lives. My guest today is no stranger to The Profit Express. She is Hilary Topper, blogger, writer, podcaster, t...

What happens when the road you’re on is no longer the best choice for you and your family? Is it better to accept a life of financial safety, or worth the risk to follow your passions? My guest today is living proof that necessity is the mother of invention. My guest this week is Thereasa Black, the founder of Bon AppéSweet . She is here to tell the inspiring story of how she brought her chocolate...

Starbucks. Target. Coca-Cola. We can all name a global brand. Even if you’ve embraced that you’re not known around the world, you still have a brand. My guest today is here to show you how you can grow into a powerful local or regional brand. This week’s guest is Sean Dowdell, founder of Club Tattoo, a brand that is today worth $30 million. His new book, Brand Renegades , tells the story of how he...

The mindset of today’s sales professionals has changed. Today, the big focus is on salary over commission-based sales. Is this focus impacting the motivation of sales professionals? I’m here to tell you why the answer to that question is a resounding YES. This week I am offering my thoughts on how the move to a straight salary has had a major impact on our sales professionals. Should the focus on...

If you look around, it may seem like everyone has a podcast, blog, or business. How can you possibly break through when so many others are doing the same thing as you? Building a brand is complex, confusing, and can be stressful. My guest today is here to help you understand what you need to take your name to the next level. Download this week’s episode of The Profit Express for a much-needed pres...

Despite the recent push to emphasize the importance of mental health, anxiety in the workplace remains a stigmatized topic across countless industries. My guest today is a global expert in understanding how anxiety can impact employees, managers, and organizations as a whole. My guest today is Chester Elton, the author of Anxiety at Work and cohost of the Anxiety at Work Podcast . He is here to ad...

The ultimate win for an entrepreneur is to build a company that others want a piece of. Being able to sell your business takes years of planning and dedication. It is no wonder that 80% of businesses that are created do not sell. My guest today is here to give you the insight you need to attract buyers, even if you are just starting your company. Today’s guest is an expert in mergers and acquisiti...

Running a successful eatery is difficult on any normal day. Add in a global pandemic and more than a year of restrictions, and winning the battle for business can seem like an impossible task. My guest today is no stranger to taking care of the hardworking owners of the bar and restaurant industry, even if his advice is often a bit harsh. Download this week’s Profit Express for my exclusive interv...

As we enter what will hopefully be the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, workers have started to go back to the office, and face-to-face meetings have resumed. For many, however, video conferencing remains the best option. Experts believe the future of meetings is a hybrid between in-person sessions and video conferences. How can you best utilize video for your business? My guest today has long been a...

No manager enjoys going through interviews. But when you have an open position in your company, it is essential that you hire the best salesperson for the job. Unfortunately, hiring the wrong person can cost you thousands of dollars and endless frustration. Download today’s episode of The Profit Express as I go through some of the top blunders I see owners and managers make when it is time to hire...

You dream of taking a passion and turning it into a successful business. Then what? My guest today is here to show you how to build your dream into a sellable business. My guest today is Dave Kerpen, serial entrepreneur, global keynote speaker, and best-selling author. In 2007, he and his wife Carrie started Likeable Media, which they recently sold in an 8-figure deal. Download this week’s episode...

You can’t find success in sales without the right plan in place. But how can you filter out weak leads and increase your numbers? Today I will be sharing with you some of my favorite Sales Strategies, Tips and Techniques – these are the same strategies that I use each and every day and that I share with my clients that are used in the field on a daily basis.  Download this week’s episode of The Pr...

Risk is just another part of life. Each of us encounters risk of all sizes every day, whether in business or in our personal lives. But how can we manage risk and fear with opportunity? My guest today is no stranger to taking chances. In fact, she’s achieved success based on a special game of risk. My guest today on The Profit Express is Molly Bloom, entrepreneur, speaker, and author of the 2014 m...

When was the last time you visited your doctor’s office? Have you noticed a change in service over the last 5-10 years? Even you don’t think things have changed, there are few industries that have seen as many changes as the healthcare industry. My guest today has seen these changes in practice, and she has seen how they impact patients and physicians alike. My guest today is Dr. Kerry Fierstein,...

Small businesses are as American as apple pie. When the pandemic began in 2020, Main Streets in towns and cities everywhere began to experience challenges like never before. My guest today has seen firsthand the effects of COVID-19 on small business owners. My guest today is Amanda Brinkman, the Chief Brand and Communications Officer behind Deluxe Corporation. She is also a creator, producer, and...

Facebook. Instagram. LinkedIn. TikTok. Today, it seems like there’s an endless number of social media to join. We follow friends, entertainers, and companies, trying to make our pages stand out from the rest. But how do you set yourself apart from competing businesses? My guest today knows how important it is to have the right social media strategy in place. My guest today is Hilary Topper. She is...

Whether you use a laptop, cellphone, or tablet, you always connect with others online. While social media continues to grow, many people have begun to search for more of a community than they can find on their feeds. My guest today knows a lot about building an online community – her Facebook group, Dine-LI , has nearly 27,000 members. She is Alyssa Guidice, and she is here to talk about how she h...

Success takes more than just hard work and luck. You have to know how to hustle. My guest today has built his career on hustling hard. My guest today is Brandon Steiner, a titan in the sports memorabilia industry. Brandon is a sports marketer, and is the founder and former CEO of Steiner Sports. He is here today to tell stories on how to hustle to push yourself to achieve your wildest dreams. This...

Money. We all need dollars and cents to get by, even if we don’t exactly understand what we are doing. Financial literacy should be a goal for all of us. But where can you turn if you don’t even know where to start? My guest today is working to make financial literacy more accessible for every community. My guest today is Jordan Awoye, the founder and managing partner of Awoye Capital. Jordan has...

What do you do when life throws challenges at you? Whether you are the type to confront problems head on, or you struggle with pushing through, getting comfortable at being uncomfortable should be a goal of yours. My guest today is here to tell you how he has become comfortable being uncomfortable and pushing himself beyond his limits, both in life and in physical training.  My guest today is Mark...

You name the topic, there is a book about it. But when you are looking for books to help you grow your business, there might actually be too many out there. How do you know which business books are best for your goals? On today’s edition of The Profit Express, I want to share some of my favorite business books that have had a profound impact on me personally and professionally. Whether you are loo...